Bend High wins boys golf tourney
Published 5:00 am Wednesday, April 3, 2013
POWELL BUTTE — Despite playing without its No. 2 golfer, Bend High put together another sub-310 round Tuesday, winning the Ridgeview/Crook County Invitational boys golf tournament at Brasada Ranch Golf Club with a team score of 305.
Lava Bear senior Ryan Crownover posted a 1-under 71 to claim medalist honors and sophomore Ryan DeCastilhos finished as the tourney runner-up with a 73 after recording a 3-under 33 on the front nine. Chapin Pedersen added a 75 for Bend, which was good enough for third place overall.
“I’m really happy with our score,” said Lava Bear coach Rusty Clemons, whose lineup was missing Jaired Rodmaker, who was out with a sore wrist Tuesday. “Ryan DeCastilhos, he righted the ship (after shooting an 85 in Bend’s last tournament). He’s playing really well and made a statement, ‘I’m back.’ ”
Crownover won the tournament with steady play throughout the day, finishing with an even 36 on the front before going 1-under 35 on the back. The Bend High standout posted four birdies in his round. DeCastilhos ended the tournament with four birdies and an eagle.
Redmond High, led by Brenon Thornton’s 76, took second overall with a 318. Mason Rodby and Riley Cron each recorded an 80 to help the Panthers to their runner-up finish at the four-team event. Co-host Crook County placed third with a 360; Joe Morgan shot an 87 to lead the Cowboys. Ridgeview rounded out the team scoring with a 382.